If you're application is returned before receiving AOR from Sydney, then your fee will be refunded. However, if returned after AOR, from your local processing center, then only $100 will be refunded, because processing starts after AOR.
2) I meant it again on the application form section 12 ( work experience/ study,...).
I see if you have gaps out side the country , that question must be the problematic one where you claim extra days as a crown servant. Best plausible answer discussed is No. or YES with an explanation that claiming any time is not applicable
I ask because I applied for refugee 2 months before My temporary work permit was expired. so I don't know if My work permit will count till expiry date or till the date I filed my refugee application. that 2 month period is causing a nightmare for me.
Do you mean section 11 ? 12 is about taxes. I started working 2 months before my eligibility period, so I mentioned the exact month instead of the eligibility start date.
Agree that it is a bit confusing. However, when I read the guide and the help text for the question, the primary reason for it seemed only to determine if your time outside Canada can be used towards physical presence requirements which didn't apply to me. Anyways, it is too late to change - I selected NO and let's see if they ask for any other information later on. Hope not!
From the guide,
The very first thing you should do is always:
On a second thought, I found that I should answer NO. Simple and plain as I had address inside Canada and I explained in the calculator why I was outside for a week. Also, the sentence that I quoted earlier is about (whether I made any trips outside of that country (not Canada))
I guess my question is too hard. No one knows the answer not even cic help desk was able to give me a straight answer
